TECHNO DRINKS Oct 23, 2023 ... intelligence analyzed consumer preferences for energy drinks and subsequently selected the ingredients and formulation. AI determined that the drink should be enriched with vitamins, amino acids, and herbs to deliver an exceptional and pleasant beverage experience. - SAPPORO BREWERIES: OTOKO UME SOUR SALTY PLUM - In collaboration with IBM Japan, Sapporo Breweries has introduced 'Otoko Ume Sour Salty Plum,' a sparkling cocktail featuring umeboshi, a renowned sweet and sour Japanese pickled plum known for ...
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Jun 15, 2023 ... ’ has cropped up in recent chatter. - GOOP GIFT GUIDE - Catching the media's attention across both sides of the pond, Goop has made headlines yet again for its controversial offerings. When it comes to Goop gift ideas, your standard greeting card is hardly going to cut it, and this year, the Gwyneth Paltrow-helmed lifestyle label didn’t ditch its buzzy product picks for Father’s Day, as it dropped a gift guide featuring everything from four-figure jewelry to sex toys for prostate stimulation. In ...
Black-Owned Businesses Feb 27, 2024 ... Hey baseball fans, grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, because spring training is in full swing!The crack of the bat, the smell of freshly cut grass, the hope for a winning season – it's enough to melt even the coldest winter blues. But amidst the sunshine and optimism, there's always some juicy news and quirky trends bubbling up from the practice fields. So, let's grab our virtual sunflower seeds and dig into the latest baseball buzz: ...
THE RISE OF ALTERNATIVE LEATHERS Jul 24, 2023 ... The latest in eco-friendly fashion From cork to pineapple to mushrooms, plenty of plant-based leathers are available today. Although these alternative leathers – whether they are plastic or plant-based, or both – are marketed as a sustainable alternative to real leather, the jury is still out on their long-term impacts as most of them contain a type of plastic called polyurethane (PU), which could sit in landfills for decades post-use. However, with the plant-based leather market expected to ...
VIRAL NEWS: OLIVIA RODRIGO’S CONCERT, THE ROYAL MYSTERY, & TIKTOK BAN MOVING FORWARD Mar 15, 2024 ... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraFriday is here, which means it’s time for our weekly recap of viral news! This week, building upon Monday’s issue, we’re diving into last Sunday’s Super Bowl ads, part two, to discuss the most anticipated movies of 2024 based on their Super Bowl trailers. Movie fans are sharing their personal rankings of these trailers on TikTok and explaining their levels of excitement (or lack thereof). Let’s jump in! ...
TEACHERS TAKE TIME OFF Jun 05, 2023 ... The travel brands showing their appreciation for educators this Summer. Teachers – underpaid, overworked, and not appreciated nearly enough– have found themselves at the front lines of the culture wars. It’s a lot. In fact, more than 2 in 3 Gen Zs agree that “teachers today have too many things to worry about besides just teaching,” as discussed in Cassandra’s Future of Education report. Those worries are only compounded for LGBTQ+ teachers. As another year of teaching in this fraught era draws ...
DISABILITY ADVOCACY PULSE May 30, 2023 ... Spotlighting Social Communities for Disabled Youth Children and adolescents with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society. But, Gen Z is changing the narrative thanks to their inclusive nature, and their support of brands and organizations who show greater representation in their marketing. Recently, we’ve seen several positive steps forward from global brands looking to increase awareness and champion inclusivity for disabled communities. For example ...
VIRAL NEWS: THE FANDOM PARADOX Aug 18, 2023 ... emerged where she described her version of the princess as a leader who doesn't need a prince to save her. On TikTok, some users challenged her comments and opinions, saying that in an effort to make Snow White more feminist, Zegler inadvertently assigned antifeminist sentiment to the character. Others used the viral discourse to defend Zegler —a Latina actor who has already faced racist backlash for her casting in the remake— and highlight this case as an example of how fans are growing accustomed to ...
THAT’S SO AESTHETIC Jun 29, 2023 ... Cassandra’s latest report is hereOn TikTok, the tag #aesthetic has over 246B views, filled with videos that go from #OOTD to compilations of clips and images that convey a specific vibe for young people to explore and delve into. In fact, Gen Zs are setting clear destinations in their stylistic voyages, as 61% agree that their favorite aesthetic changes often. The guidelines that define each of the aesthetics that Gen Z discovers become an opportunity. They’re using their aesthetic(s) to ...